Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Rare and endangered: The global GP
Wednesday 22 November 2023, 06:00 AM

A thriving line of household linens would bear the insignia – stethoscope, keyboard and sensible shoes [Image: Photoevent on iStock]
Once thriving, the lesser-spotted general practitioner needs a fan base and a protected habitat, writes editor Barbara Fountain
And some may not even know they want to be rescued. There’s some safety to be had in those white and chrome corridors where the patients don’t remembe
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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